Backwards and Forward

Maggie's new thing this week is walking backwards. It's really more like shuffling backwards. As with everything new, she gets a huge grin on her face as she moves. I've been trying to get a video of her doing it, but the minute I turn the video camera on she's more interested in that.

In other news, it was strange to start the school year and not be at school. This is the first school year since I was 5 that I haven't gone back to school in some aspect. The first week of the school year this year had me picturing what I'd be doing if I was working. 7:40 - School would be starting. Students would be in their desks working on bell work. Noon - ok, we'd be in the middle of 3rd block. 2:15 - Students would be getting antsy as the school day is about to end. The first week we'd be covering the scientific method and measurements in Physical Science, intro biology and biochemistry in Biology, and classification in Small Animal Science.

I definitely miss teaching, but I know I made the right decision for myself and for Maggie. As we're coming up to her 1st birthday I'm amazed at how quickly the time has gone but also all the incredible changes and milestones that have taken place this year. I'm looking forward to all the new things we have yet to experience!

Shower for Maggie

This morning I had to take a shower as I was a mess, and the treadmill repair guy was going to be here soon. I closed the bathroom door so that Maggie could play with some toys in the bathroom while I quickly showered. Soon after I stepped into the shower, I see Maggie's curly little head peeking in. Not long after that, she stepped all the way into the shower and proceeded to play on the shower floor while getting doused with water. Did I mention she was fully clothed? She stayed there, playing contentedly until I finished.

Babyhood

Twinkling blue eyes full of personality. Auburn hair in wild disarray. Sweet heart-shaped face without a hint of a fine line. Little upturned nose. Rosebud lips. Round tummy. Perfectly chubby thighs complete with rolls. Bare feet pattering across the floor. This is my darling baby.

Diaper or No Diaper?

I often let Maggie run around in just her diaper after breakfast before I find her clothes for the day. Today I was around the corner and I heard the riiip riiiiip of velcro. And soon Maggie waddles around the corner minus her cloth diaper. She was smiling so big with her new freedom. It was especially cute with her crazy bed head. I love that girl. :)

Nine Month Photo Session

All right, I know this is late but Maggie had some photos taken at the end of June that are so cute! My friend, Amber, did a great job. (Shout out to Lemon Peel Photography!) I just have to share some.

Vacation

We recently got back from vacation in northern Minnesota. The small resort been a tradition with my dad's side of the family since 1968 (and I'm not sure much has changed since then!). :) The week was filled with waterskiing (my first in 2 years since I was pregnant last summer), swimming, a bit of fishing, feeding chipmunks and ducks, running, visiting with extended family, and a more confident and adept walking Maggie.

Maggie had a great time, and I'm sure she'll have even more fun next year. I'll get some pictures up ASAP!

Putting Two and Two Together

I'm not big on letting Maggie watch a lot of TV. However, one show that Steve likes to watch with her after breakfast sometimes is "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." It has a pretty catchy theme song, and Maggie loves dancing to it. So cute.

As a DJ, Steve is always downloading new songs, and he recently downloaded the Mickey Mouse theme song (no, he's not going to play it at the next wedding). Yesterday he started playing the song off of his computer, and Maggie immediately looks towards the TV. It's blank. She looks at Steve and then back to the TV. Hmmm... She was so confused as to why her TV song was playing, but Mickey and friends were not showing up!

Ah, sweet girl. You're adorable.